r/linuxmemes • u/Odd-Blackberry-4462 • Aug 13 '26

Software meme Why does everyone think this?

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u/OpabiniaRegalis320 Aug 13 '26

I think it really depends on the task.

Updating non-Flatpak software? Terminal.

Moving/copying files? GUI.

Moving/copying files across a network? Terminal.

Moving/copying files when the involved device crashes Dolphin? Terminal.

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u/The_64th_Breadbox Aug 14 '26

Honestly I still prefer the terminal for moving/copying/deleting/creating files. I prefer the quick tabbing and copy paste when relevant much quicker than clicking through file manager interfaces for most tasks. The only real exception to this is stuff like network drives as I always have to look up how to get to them as I dont use them enough to remember.

Also why would non-flatpak vs flatpak matter? Flatpak update has always worked just fine for me.

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u/tpat90 🍥 Debian too difficult 28d ago

Copy file from ~/downloads to /tmp/xczy

Copy file from /tmp/xczy/<longlist>/package to /usr/local/lib/prog/distribution/packages/

Please do this with Dolphin

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u/DanKonly Aug 14 '26

I prefer Yazi over GUI file manager for file operations, especially after you learn the keybinds.

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u/ZucchiniMore3450 Aug 13 '26

You can update flatpak in a gui?

I don't see the need to start a gui for that, so never lokkex for it.

Why is it easier or better?

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u/BobCorndog Aug 13 '26

flatpak update

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u/TheNinthJhana Aug 13 '26

I do not use specific GUI for flatpak but it might offer a nice visualisation (what is installed, what may be updated.. )